Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Auchentoshan
£48
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Linkwood |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £47.77 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £48 vs £50.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£47.77 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £47.77)
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Auchentoshan 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 18158) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman